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Challenge Test for Alabama – Car / DMV - Test 2

Take this challenging Alabama car and DMV practice test with 20 questions covering traffic laws, road signs, safe driving, license requirements, right-of-way, road-test rules, and Alabama-specific driving regulations.

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  1. 1. An Alabama resident who operates a motor vehicle on public streets and highways generally must have what?

    • A. A learner's license only
    • B. A valid driver license
    • C. A vehicle registration card only
    • D. A state identification card
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    B. A valid driver license

    Alabama law generally requires residents who operate motor vehicles on public streets and highways to have a driver license, subject to specified exceptions.

  2. 2. A 15-year-old applicant successfully completes the Alabama learner's license examination. What does the learner's license allow the applicant to do?

    • A. Drive alone at any time
    • B. Drive only on interstate highways
    • C. Practice driving while accompanied by a qualified licensed driver
    • D. Drive passengers without supervision
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    C. Practice driving while accompanied by a qualified licensed driver

    A Stage I learner's license allows supervised driving. The accompanying driver must meet Alabama's requirements.

  3. 3. How long must an Alabama applicant under age 18 generally hold a Stage I learner's license before applying for a Stage II restricted license?

    • A. 3 months
    • B. 6 months
    • C. 9 months
    • D. 12 months
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    B. 6 months

    ALEA states that applicants under 18 must have held a Stage I license for at least six months before applying for a Stage II restricted license.

  4. 4. A Stage II Alabama license holder under 18 wants to drive at 2:00 a.m. to meet friends. Is this generally permitted?

    • A. Yes, because the driver has a restricted license
    • B. Yes, if the trip is less than 10 miles
    • C. No, unless one of the specified exceptions applies
    • D. Yes, if the vehicle belongs to a parent
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    C. No, unless one of the specified exceptions applies

    Stage II license holders under 18 generally may not drive between midnight and 6 a.m. unless an exception, such as certain employment, school, religious, medical, fire, or law-enforcement-related travel, applies.

  5. 5. A Stage II Alabama license holder under 18 is driving with two friends who are not family members. Is this generally allowed?

    • A. Yes, if all passengers wear seat belts
    • B. Yes, if the driver is under 18
    • C. No, because generally only one passenger other than specified family members is permitted
    • D. Yes, if the trip is during daylight hours
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    C. No, because generally only one passenger other than specified family members is permitted

    Alabama's Stage II restrictions generally prohibit more than one passenger other than parents, legal guardians, or family members.

  6. 6. Which action is specifically prohibited for an Alabama Stage II restricted license holder?

    • A. Using a seat belt
    • B. Checking mirrors
    • C. Using a handheld communication device while driving
    • D. Using a turn signal
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    C. Using a handheld communication device while driving

    ALEA's Stage II restrictions prohibit the use of handheld communication devices while driving.

  7. 7. According to ALEA's current driver license point system, how many points are assigned for disregarding a traffic control device such as a stop sign or traffic light?

    • A. 2 points
    • B. 3 points
    • C. 4 points
    • D. 5 points
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    B. 3 points

    ALEA currently lists disregarding a traffic control device, including a stop sign or traffic light, as a 3-point offense.

  8. 8. How many points does Alabama currently assign for reckless driving or reckless endangerment involving operation of a motor vehicle?

    • A. 3 points
    • B. 4 points
    • C. 5 points
    • D. 6 points
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    D. 6 points

    ALEA's current point schedule assigns 6 points for reckless driving or reckless endangerment involving operation of a motor vehicle.

  9. 9. A driver accumulates 15 to 17 points within a two-year period. What suspension period does ALEA list?

    • A. 30 days
    • B. 60 days
    • C. 90 days
    • D. 180 days
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    C. 90 days

    ALEA's point system states that 15 to 17 points accumulated within a two-year period result in a 90-day suspension.

  10. 10. A driver has accumulated 21 to 23 points within a two-year period. According to ALEA's point system, what suspension period applies?

    • A. 90 days
    • B. 120 days
    • C. 180 days
    • D. 365 days
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    C. 180 days

    ALEA lists a 180-day suspension for accumulating 21 to 23 points within a two-year period.

  11. 11. Which violation is assigned 5 points under Alabama's current driver license point system?

    • A. Following too closely
    • B. Failure to signal
    • C. Passing a stopped school bus
    • D. Improper lane
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    C. Passing a stopped school bus

    ALEA currently assigns 5 points for passing a stopped school bus. Following too closely, failure to signal, and improper lane are assigned fewer points.

  12. 12. During an Alabama road skills examination, which action can result in immediate failure and termination of the test?

    • A. Checking the mirrors before changing lanes
    • B. Using a turn signal
    • C. Violating a traffic law
    • D. Adjusting your seat before starting
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    C. Violating a traffic law

    ALEA's road-test study guide identifies violation of a traffic law as one of the actions that can result in immediate failure and termination of the road test.

  13. 13. If corrective lenses are required according to the driver's vision screening, what must the driver do?

    • A. Wear the corrective lenses while driving
    • B. Wear them only during the road test
    • C. Carry them in the vehicle but never wear them
    • D. Replace them with sunglasses
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    A. Wear the corrective lenses while driving

    ALEA states that if lenses are required to improve eyesight, the driver must wear corrective lenses while driving.

  14. 14. You approach a traffic signal that has been flashing red for several seconds. What should you do?

    • A. Treat it like a yield sign
    • B. Treat it like a stop sign
    • C. Proceed without slowing
    • D. Treat it like a green signal
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    B. Treat it like a stop sign

    A flashing red traffic signal requires the driver to stop and proceed only when it is safe and lawful.

  15. 15. You are approaching a railroad crossing and the traffic on the opposite side leaves insufficient space for your vehicle. What should you do?

    • A. Enter the crossing and wait on the tracks
    • B. Cross quickly before the traffic moves
    • C. Wait before the crossing until there is enough room to clear the tracks
    • D. Drive onto the shoulder to bypass traffic
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    C. Wait before the crossing until there is enough room to clear the tracks

    You should never enter a railroad crossing unless your vehicle can completely clear the tracks.

  16. 16. While driving, you notice that another vehicle is following extremely closely. Which response is safest?

    • A. Brake suddenly to warn the driver
    • B. Speed far above the limit
    • C. Increase your following distance from the vehicle ahead and allow the other driver to pass when safe
    • D. Move into the opposing lane
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    C. Increase your following distance from the vehicle ahead and allow the other driver to pass when safe

    Increasing the space ahead gives you more room to react, while allowing the tailgating driver to pass can reduce the immediate hazard.

  17. 17. You are approaching an intersection and intend to turn left. An oncoming vehicle is close enough to create a potential collision. What should you do?

    • A. Turn immediately because you have your signal on
    • B. Yield to the oncoming vehicle
    • C. Honk and turn
    • D. Turn into the nearest lane without checking
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    B. Yield to the oncoming vehicle

    A driver making a left turn must yield to approaching traffic that is close enough to create a collision hazard.

  18. 18. You are driving on a multi-lane highway and see a stopped emergency vehicle with flashing lights on the shoulder. What should you do when changing lanes is safe?

    • A. Move into the lane closest to the emergency vehicle
    • B. Move away from the lane closest to the emergency vehicle
    • C. Stop in your current lane
    • D. Accelerate and pass before another vehicle approaches
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    B. Move away from the lane closest to the emergency vehicle

    Alabama's Move Over requirements generally require drivers on multi-lane roads to vacate the lane closest to a covered stopped vehicle displaying flashing lights when it is safe to do so.

  19. 19. Which driving behavior is most consistent with defensive driving?

    • A. Assuming other drivers will always obey the law
    • B. Driving aggressively to discourage passing
    • C. Anticipating potential hazards and maintaining enough space to react
    • D. Driving as close as possible to the vehicle ahead
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    C. Anticipating potential hazards and maintaining enough space to react

    Defensive driving involves anticipating hazards, staying alert, and maintaining enough time and space to respond safely.

  20. 20. An Alabama driver reaches an intersection with a green light but cannot proceed because traffic is blocking the road ahead. What is the safest and lawful choice?

    • A. Enter the intersection and wait for traffic to move
    • B. Drive around the traffic using the shoulder
    • C. Wait before entering until there is enough space to proceed
    • D. Use the opposing lane to bypass the traffic
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    C. Wait before entering until there is enough space to proceed

    A green signal does not justify entering an intersection when traffic prevents you from safely clearing it. Waiting avoids blocking the intersection and reduces collision risk.